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V896 FBY

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 FBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,185 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

some fluid leak around power steering pump

Fail 4 Feb 2015 104,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes rusty

some fluid leak around power steering pump

Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,747 miles

front droplink bushes perished

o/s/f tyre has abnormal wear inner edge

o/s/r back plate corroded and breaking up

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

slight power steering leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 94,747 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front droplink bushes perished

o/s/f tyre has abnormal wear inner edge

o/s/r backplate corroded and breaking up

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

slight power steering leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,275 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 86,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both mirrors have damage

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,067 miles

BRAKE PIPES HEAVY COATED IN GREASE

DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED

FLOOR TO SILLS AND OUTER SILL HAVE SOME CORROSION

Fail 30 Jan 2012 80,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED

BRAKE PIPES HEAVY COATED IN GREASE

FLOOR TO SILLS AND OUTER SILL HAVE SOME CORROSION

Fail 19 Jan 2011 74,684 miles

Backbox/centre pipe join is corroded

Both front anti roll bar bushes are perishing- no movement

Front tyres are wearing on the inside edges-o/s/f-bold. - n/s/f wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc surfaces are corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to both wingmirrors

Small leak of fluid around the steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,684 miles

Backbox/centre pipe join is corroded

Both front anti roll bar bushes are perishing- no movement

Front tyres are wearing on the inside edges-o/s/f-bold. - n/s/f wearing thin

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc surfaces are corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to both wingmirrors

Small leak of fluid around the steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,652 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 69,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,642 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,590 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 61,590 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,217 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R tyes showing signs of perishing.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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V896 FBY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V896 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V896 FBY registered?

V896 FBY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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